Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 02/08/2026 along an undulating, scenic route through parkland, woodland and the North Downs. Finishers receive a medal, race t shirt and goody bag while enjoying views from Selsdon Wood to Limpsfield..

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Enjoy scenic, flat routes along Birmingham canals with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options passing Bournville, Gas Street Basin and Edgbaston Reservoir. Well supported checkpoints, a finish meal and showers make for a friendly, low stress run.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Tackle the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, 6 to 9 August 2026. Cover four scenic stages on the Thames Path, earn UTMB points and collect a bespoke medal each day.

Run a scenic 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path through the Cotswolds, finishing in Oxford. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and MTC head visor, with trophies for winners and a charity entry option.

Join the Rodley Rock up n' Run at the Rodley Barge Pub for a flat canal 5k or 10k in a friendly pop up Summer Series. Enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a post race beer in a relaxed village atmosphere.

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

Run 49 miles from Oxford to Henley along the Thames Path, enjoying a scenic riverside course with friendly checkpoints. All finishers get a bespoke medal and choice of technical shirt, mug or hat, with trophies for top male and female finis..

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Take on the MTC Windsor Ultra, a 47 mile point to point run along the scenic River Thames from Henley to Kingston. Enjoy riverside views, staffed checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a technical shirt, mug or hat and charity option..

Join the Cordwell Colossus on 8 August for a scenic summer trail run near the Peak District. Tackle just over 20 miles with 840 m ascent through valleys and woodland, earn a finisher medal and compete for top male and female prizes.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

The North Downs Way 100 is a scenic yet demanding 103 mile trail from Farnham to Ashford, with 11,000 ft of climbing and a 30 hour cutoff. Limited to about 250 starters, it offers stocked aid stations and buckles for sub 24 hour finishers.

Explore the scenic Stour Valley Path in this point to point trail race on 8 August 2026, with 102 km and 50 km options and UTMB Index points. Mostly rural trails between Newmarket and Brantham with easy rail and road access.